First published: Mon Jul 07 2014(Updated: )
The wait_for_task function in app/controllers/application_controller.rb in Red Hat CloudForms 3.0 Management Engine (CFME) before 5.2.4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via unspecified vectors.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine | <=5.2.4 | |
Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine | =5.2 | |
Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine | =5.2.1 | |
Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine | =5.2.1.6 | |
Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine | =5.2.2 | |
Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine | =5.2.3 | |
Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine | =5.2.3.2 |
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CVE-2014-0180 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, which can cause severe CPU consumption and an infinite loop.
CVE-2014-0180 allows remote attackers to exploit the wait_for_task function in Red Hat CloudForms, leading to potential denial of service.
To remediate CVE-2014-0180, upgrade your Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine to version 5.2.4.2 or later.
CVE-2014-0180 affects Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine versions up to and including 5.2.4.
Yes, CVE-2014-0180 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service.